VCE LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2015
The VCE Leadership Awards recognise the efforts of VCE students in promoting community involvement in their school and wider
community.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Students will be considered for VCE Leadership Awards if they are undertaking at least two Unit 3/4 sequences of VCE and can
demonstrate the following in their application:
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Participation in school and community activities
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Leadership qualities including the ability to:
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be self-directed
work in a team
show initiative
inspire others
be organised
show commitment to making a difference
Positive impact made on school and community.
Participation in activities could include public speaking, sport, the arts, coaching, fundraising, protecting the environment, assisting
the elderly and people with disabilities.
Students engaged in community and social justice activities beyond the school environment are regarded highly. The selection
panel will look for students who initiate activities and demonstrate leadership, compassion and/or make a difference outside of
existing organised structures.
CONDITIONS
VCE Leadership Awards will be granted between the months of April and October 2015.
Applications should be submitted by the last week of the month. Applications close Friday 25 September 2015.
While schools may have more than one student who is eligible to apply, the VCAA will only consider one student from each
school annually.
In months where competition is strong, the selection panel will allow strong applicants to remain eligible for an Award in
subsequent months. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the year to increase their chances of being selected.
Schools should ensure that the following forms are completed and submitted:
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Details Form
Student Application Form
School Support Form
Community Endorsement Form.
Support material (e.g. letters of recommendation, newspaper articles) may be included in the application. Students are not required
to submit school reports. The Awards do not take into account a student’s academic achievement.
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Details Form
Collection Notice
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory authority continued under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The VCAA collects the information requested in this form, which
includes personal information as defined in section 3 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), for the purpose of processing and assessing a school’s nomination of a student for the VCE Leadership Awards 2015
(the Awards) and to publicise and promote the Awards. The information requested in this form will be used by the VCAA and provided to the judging panels, which will comprise representatives of the VCAA and stakeholder
organisations, for and in connection with the abovementioned purposes. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details, nomination/application details, school and community support details will also be provided to the
Department of Education and Training (DET) and media outlets, who may make direct contact with the nominee in relation to promotion of the awards. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details,
nomination/application details, school and community support details will also be provided to the Award Partners. The information may be used for the purpose of promoting the Awards in VCAA and DET publications.
When an individual’s personal information is provided to the VCAA by a third party, the VCAA requests that the individual is made aware their personal information will be or has been provided to the VCAA, the purpose/s
for which it will be or was provided and to whom it will be disclosed. Unless consent from the relevant individual is provided, or the VCAA is otherwise authorised or required by law to do so, the VCAA will not use or
disclose the personal information collected in these forms, except as set out above, or otherwise in connection with the abovementioned purpose/s. An individual may request acces s to personal information the VCAA
holds about them, if any, and request its correction if inaccurate. To do so, or if you have any questions regarding how your personal information will be handled by the VCAA and/or to whom it will be disclosed in relation to
the Awards, please contact the VCAA Communications Unit on (03) 9032 1629, or via vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au. The VCAA Privacy Policy can be found at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/aboutus/policies/privacypolicy.aspx.
STUDENT DETAILS
First name:
Family name:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Home Phone:
Mobile:
Email:
Signature:
SCHOOL DETAILS
Name:
Address:
Principal’s name:
Principal’s signature:
Please ensure that this form is accompanied by:
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Student’s Application Form
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School Support Form
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Community Endorsement
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Relevant support material
Please do not send evidence of academic achievement.
Send the application
Original via post to: VCE Leadership Awards, VCAA, Level 1, 2 Lonsdale Street Melbourne, Vic, 3000 OR
Scanned copy via email to: vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au
Phone enquiries:
(03) 9032 1629
Email enquiries:
vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/excellenceawards/vceleadership/index.aspx
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VCE LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2015
Student Application Form
Collection Notice
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory authority continued under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The VCAA collects the information requested in this form, which
includes personal information as defined in section 3 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), for the purpose of processing and assessing a school’s nomination of a student for the VCE Leadership Awards 2015
(the Awards) and to publicise and promote the Awards. The information requested in this form will be used by the VCAA and provided to the judging panels, which will comprise representatives of the VCAA and stakeholder
organisations, for and in connection with the abovementioned purposes. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details, nomination/application details, school and community support details will also be provided to the
Department of Education and Training (DET) and media outlets, who may make direct contact with the nominee in relation to promotion of the awards. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details, nomination/application
details, school and community support details will also be provided to the Award Partners. The information may be used for the purpose of promoting the Awards in VCAA and DET publications. When an individual’s
personal information is provided to the VCAA by a third party, the VCAA requests that the individual is made aware their pers onal information will be or has been provided to the VCAA, the purpose/s for which it will be or
was provided and to whom it will be disclosed. Unless consent from the relevant individual is provided, or the VCAA is otherw ise authorised or required by law to do so, the VCAA will not use or disclose the personal
information collected in these forms, except as set out above, or otherwise in connection with the abovementioned purpose/s. An individual may request access to personal information the VCAA holds about them, if any,
and request its correction if inaccurate. To do so, or if you have any questions regarding how your personal information will be handled by the VCAA and/or to whom it will be disclosed in relation to the Awards, please
contact the VCAA Communications Unit on (03) 9032 1629, or via vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au. The VCAA Privacy Policy can be found at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/aboutus/policies/privacypolicy.aspx.
Name:
This form should be used by the student when applying for a VCE Leadership Awards.
Please provide comments in the spaces below. Extra pages may be attached if necessary.
List concisely activities you have undertaken at school and in the wider community that demonstrate leadership qualities. These
must be during your VCE years.
Explain how you have demonstrated one or more of the following leadership qualities in the above activities:
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Self-direction
Ability to work in a team
Ability to show initiative
Ability to inspire others
Ability to be organised
Commitment to making a difference
Explain how your involvement in these activities has made a difference. For example, how have you impacted others within your
school and your wider community?
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School Support Form
The VCE Leadership Awards are coordinated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) to recognise the
efforts of VCE students who promote community involvement in their school and wider community. The awards do not take into
account a student’s academic achievement.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Students will be considered for VCE Leadership Awards if they are undertaking at least two Unit 3/4 sequences of VCE and can
demonstrate the following in their application:
1. Participation in school and community activities
2. Leadership qualities including the ability to:
3.

be self-directed

work in a team

show initiative

inspire others

be organised

show commitment to making a difference
Positive impact made on school and community.
Please provide written support on behalf of the student you are nominating in relation to the above criteria. Extra
pages may be attached if necessary.
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ENDORSEMENT (Please complete and sign by hand).
Collection Notice
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory authority continued under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The VCAA collects the information requested in this form, which
includes personal information as defined in section 3 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), for the purpose of processing and assessing a school’s nomination of a student for the VCE Leadership Awards 2015
(the Awards) and to publicise and promote the Awards. The information requested in this form will be used by the VCAA and provided to the judging panels, which will comprise representatives of the VCAA and stakeholder
organisations, for and in connection with the abovementioned purposes. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details, nomination/application details, school and community support details will also be provided to the
Department of Education and Training (DET) and media outlets, who may make direct contact with the nominee in relation to promotion of the awards. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details, nomination/application
details, school and community support details will also be provided to the Award Partners. The information may be used for the purpose of promoting the Awards in VCAA and DET publications. When an individual’s
personal information is provided to the VCAA by a third party, the VCAA requests that the individual is made aware their personal information will be or has been provided to the VCAA, the purpose/s for which it will be or
was provided and to whom it will be disclosed. Unless consent from the relevant individual is provided, or the VCAA is otherwise authorised or required by law to do so, the VCAA will not use or disclose the personal
information collected in these forms, except as set out above, or otherwise in connection with the abovementioned purpose/s. An individual may request access to personal information the VCAA holds about them, if any,
and request its correction if inaccurate. To do so, or if you have any questions regarding how your personal information will be handled by the VCAA and/or to whom it will be disclosed in relation to the Awards, please
contact the VCAA Communications Unit on (03) 9032 1629, or via vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au. The VCAA Privacy Policy can be found at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/aboutus/policies/privacypolicy.aspx.
NAME of student:
NAME of staff member:
TITLE of staff member:
CONTACT DETAILS (phone and email):
Signature:
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Community Endorsement Form
This form must be endorsed by a representative from a community organisation or charity.
The VCE Leadership Awards are coordinated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) to recognise the
efforts of VCE students who promote community involvement in their school and wider community. The awards do not take into
account a student’s academic achievement.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Students will be considered for VCE Leadership Awards if they are undertaking at least two Unit 3/4 sequences of VCE and can
demonstrate the following in their application:
1. Participation in school and community activities
2. Leadership qualities including the ability to:
4.

be self-directed

work in a team

show initiative

inspire others

be organised

show commitment to making a difference
Positive impact made on school and community.
Please comment on the above criteria in relation to the student’s community involvement. Extra pages may be
attached if necessary.
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ENDORSEMENT (Please complete and sign by hand).
Collection Notice
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory authority continued under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The VCAA collects the information requested in this form, which
includes personal information as defined in section 3 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), for the purpose of processing and assessing a school’s nomination of a student for the VCE Leadership Awards 2015
(the Awards) and to publicise and promote the Awards. The information requested in this form will be used by the VCAA and provided to the judging panels, which will comprise representatives of the VCAA and stakeholder
organisations, for and in connection with the abovementioned purposes. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details, nomination/application details, school and community support details will also be provided to the
Department of Education and Training (DET) and media outlets, who may make direct contact with the nominee in relation to promotion of the awards. Nominees’ and winners’ names, contact details, nomination/application
details, school and community support details will also be provided to the Award Partners. The information may be used for the purpose of promoting the Awards in VCAA and DET publications. When an individual’s
personal information is provided to the VCAA by a third party, the VCAA requests that the individual is made aware their personal information will be or has been provided to the VCAA, the purpose/s for which it will be or
was provided and to whom it will be disclosed. Unless consent from the relevant individual is provided, or the VCAA is otherwise authorised or required by law to do so, the VCAA will not use or disclose the personal
information collected in these forms, except as set out above, or otherwise in connection with the abovementioned purpose/s. An individual may request access to personal information the VCAA holds about them, if any,
and request its correction if inaccurate. To do so, or if you have any questions regarding how your personal information will be handled by the VCAA and/or to whom it will be disclosed in relation to the Awards, please
contact the VCAA Communications Unit on (03) 9032 1629, or via vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au. The VCAA Privacy Policy can be found at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/aboutus/policies/privacypolicy.aspx.
I endorse the application of
for a 2015 VCE Leadership Award
(student’s name)
Name:
Organisation:
Position:
Signature:
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